Women
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Afghanistan
From Bamyan to the World: Afghan Girl Secures 4 University Admissions
DID Press: 19-year-old Fatima Sakhi Zada from Bamyan has received admissions from four universities in the United States, Canada, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia, despite ongoing restrictions on girls’ education in Afghanistan. Sakhi Zada, a school student from Bamyan, was forced to…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Summons 550 Morality Officers as Crackdown on Women Intensifies
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has summoned 550 morality officers from all 34 provinces to Kabul for a three-day training seminar, a move seen as reinforcing the group’s restrictions on women following…
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Afghanistan
Herat Under Extremism Pressure as Crackdown on Women Deepens
DID Press: The city of Herat in western Afghanistan has witnessed a sharp escalation in tensions following recent protests and reports of forceful measures against demonstrators opposing the detention of women, raising broader concerns about governance and civil liberties. Recent…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Universities Face Closure Risk Amid Education Restrictions
DID Press: Dozens of universities across Afghanistan are at risk of closure due to declining student enrollment and shrinking academic staff numbers, particularly following restrictions on girls’ and women’s education, according to a new warning from the United Nations Children’s…
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Afghanistan
EU-Backed Initiative Creates 53 Local Businesses in Bamyan
DID Press: The European Union delegation in Afghanistan announced progress in a community development initiative in Yakawlang district of Bamyan province, following a meeting with a group of women entrepreneurs. According to information released by the mission, the program—implemented in…
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Afghanistan
UK Envoy Praises Afghan Women’s Resilience and Role in Shaping Future
DID Press: Richard Lindsay has praised the resilience and contributions of Afghan women during his recent visit to Kabul, saying women across the country continue to carry out “inspiring and courageous” efforts despite mounting challenges. Lindsay said he met several…
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Afghanistan
Women’s Dedicated Market Boosts Economic Participation in Herat
DID Press: A women-only market has been launched in Herat to support female entrepreneurship and expand economic opportunities for women. The newly established market provides a secure environment where women can directly sell their handmade products, including traditional crafts, clothing,…
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Afghanistan
UN Warns Afghanistan to Lose 25,000 Women Teachers and Health Workers by 2030
DID Press: UNICEF warned that Afghanistan could lose nearly 25,000 female teachers and healthcare workers by 2030, a development it says would have severe consequences for education, health, and the economy. According to a new UNICEF analysis titled “The Cost…
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Government
Israel Demolishes Residential Building in East Jerusalem, Dozens Displaced
DID Press: Israeli bulldozers on Monday demolished a four-story residential building in East Jerusalem, leaving dozens of Palestinian residents homeless within 24 hours. The building, located in the Silwan neighborhood near the Old City, contained twelve residential units housing approximately…
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Afghanistan
UNICEF: 11M Afghan Children to Need Urgent Aid in 2026
DID Press: UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that Afghanistan is heading toward a deepening humanitarian crisis in 2026, with over 21 million people expected to need urgent aid — among them 11.6 million children. In a newly released report,…
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